About Chalakudy

Chalakudy

Chalakudy is a town in the South Indian state of Kerala. The nearest major urban agglomeration is the city of Kochi at a distance of 54 km south. Those who love South Indian temples, cuisine, the lush green fields and beaches must visit this place. Trekkers and wild-life lovers can also check out the Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary at a distance of 42 km north-east.

Places to StayDue to lack of proper lodging facilities in the village, one will have to move to Kochi in order to stay. Some of the budget hotels worth trying are Ceylon Bake House (Tariff – Rs. 1,000), Aiswarya Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800), Ale’s Residency (Tariff – Rs. 675), and Seas Tower (Tariff – Rs. 1,000) among others.

LanguageThe official language of the area is Malayalam. English and Tamil are also spoken and understood.

EventsThe main events of the area are Vishu in April, Onam in August, the two Eid(s) and Christmas.

Places of InterestSome of the places which are worth a visit in Chalakudy are Chalakudy river, Sholayar Dam, Athirappilly Water Falls, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, St. Mary's Forane Church and others. One can also head to Kochi and enjoy the picturesque Arabian Sea.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport at a distance of 20 km.

Rail:The close-by railway station is the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station at a distance of 49 km.

Bus:Usually state transport buses ply on routes connecting Kochi to other cities in the region. Among private operators, Kallada Travels has a fairly good presence. Buses to the area are available from Kochi. Opt for online bus ticket booking to visit all the popular destinations across India.

About Dindigul

Dindigul

Dindigul is known to be the 13th largest town in Tamil Nadu. It is situated about 100kms away from Tiruchirappalli. The whole region is surrounded by hills and this attracts many tourists to this town. The industries in Dindigul include administrative services, agricultural trading, banking, agricultural machinery and educational services. The region is also famous for its excellent cuisine.

LanguageThe official language of Dindigul is Tamil. The other languages spoken include English.

Events in DindigulThe famous festival in Dindigul is the Kottai Mariamman Temple Masi festival (Febuary).

Places to See in DindigulThere are several places of tourist attraction in Dindigul. Some of the places include Kamarajar Lake (1-6kms away Bus Stop), Dindigul Fort (8 kms from bus stand) and Silver Cascade Falls (8kms kms from bus stand.

How to Get There

Air:The only nearest Airport is the Madurai Airport. It is situated about 65kms away from the town. The airport has two adjoining terminals. The integrated terminal is used for both International and Domestic purposes.

Rail:Dindigul railway station is aptly positioned in the rail head between Chennai to Madurai and from Karur to Madurai. The railway line is connected to Palani. All express trains from Chennai pass through Madurai and Dindigul.

Bus:From Dindigul more than 150 buses are operated to different routes across the state. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include JP Travels, SRM Transports and ARC Travels. Book online bus ticketin advance from Ticketgoose.com for a hassle-free travel.